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China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait
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NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
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Pope warns of risk of corruption in missionary fundraising after investigation
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Allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea
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Connecticut lawmakers vote to allow people to use deadly force as the bear population grows
Lawmakers allow people to kill bears if they inflict harm or enter buildings.
Bible banned in schools ‘due to vulgarity or violence’
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Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
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What happens next for disgraced That 70s Show star?
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New details emerge on Jeffrey Epstein's death
Newly-obtained records shed light on the frantic aftermath after his death.
Airbnb vs NYC: Website sues city over 'rental ban'
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Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of sexually assault
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Watch: Crowd gasps as Joe Biden takes nasty fall on stage
US President stumbles after handing out diplomas to Air Force graduates.
Prosecutors have tape of Trump discussing classified documents - report
Trump said he wanted to share information but knew there were limitations on the records.
Trump or not, US meltdown could be inevitable
Financial Times: Is Trump a symptom, rather than the cause of the US’s turmoil?
Tech exec's murder linked to secretive sex and drugs scene
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Trump was taped discussing sensitive document he had kept after leaving office
New York Times: In the recording Trump indicated he knew the document was secret.
Guam typhoon: Many remain without electricity
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Baby's cries alert police to horror scene in mother's apartment
A baby's cry led police inside a property. They soon uncovered a grim crime scene.
‘People rot from the inside out’: Lethal xylazine deepens the US drug crisis
Financial Times: “I’ve been shot before and beaten but this really makes me cry.”
Jarden Brief: Another chipmaker wants a slice of the hot stock action
Nasdaq and Dow Jones down as debt debate starts, but chipmaker upbeat.
US-China tensions have upended global order, Jamie Dimon warns
Financial Times: The situation is worse now than during the Cold War, says JPMorgan boss.
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Nasa talks UFOs with public for the first time
Space agency to release findings from independent inquiry into unexplained sightings.
Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protests
The Nato-led peacekeeping mission currently consists of almost 3800 troops.